Here is a batch of 10 heavy duty woodcarving gouges, forged from old bill hooks. I finally managed to temper them, to my satisfaction at least, using a little enamelling oven. First I tried oxyacetylene, but that was patchy and too fast, then I tried a tray of hot sand, but it did not seem to retain sufficient heat away from the fire, where it was impossible for me to discern the colours.
The handles were turned from table legs, mostly.
rlm98253 (May 27, 2017)
Nice job Philip! Congratulations
I like how you make your tools in batches. We don't see this type of toolmaking activity very frequently. Other examples:
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Thanks Philip Davies! We've added your Gouges to our Woodworking category,
as well as to your builder page: Philip Davies's Homemade Tools. Your receipt:
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